“Yesterday I spent like the entire time on Josh [Freeman] and Mike [Glennon] and the quarterback change. Today I’m gonna stick to Arizona, Bucs. Josh practiced today, [he] did his job. And [I’ll] leave it at that,” Schiano said. (Thanks to JoeBucsFan.com for the head’s up.)

But some stories last more than a day, and the question Schiano refused to answer — regarding Freeman’s new role and what Schiano said to him about the change — is a legitimate one.

While Schiano has no obligation by league rule to answer the question, he’s entitled to be criticized for refusing to talk about the one thing everyone in Tampa is talking about.

It’s a big deal for the franchise, and the media is entitled to pose far tougher questions than “What did you say to Josh?” For example, are you giving up on the 2013 season by going with the rookie? Have any veterans or team captains complained to you about the move? Did you bench Freeman now to ensure he didn’t win on Sunday and essentially prevent a bye-week benching? Are you trying to save your job for 2014 by getting enough production from Glennon by late December to create plausible hope for 2014?

Was Carson Palmer pursued in the offseason, as Palmer claims? Why wasn’t Freeman traded in the offseason? Will he be traded now? Cut?

Schiano likely would have found a way not to answer those questions. But even Col. Nathan Jessup eventually cracked.

In this specific case, there’s a lot of truth to still be discovered. For now, Schiano has done a great job of keeping anyone from pursuing it. And if no one ever pushes it, he’ll never be at risk of making an admission along the lines of ordering the Code Red.

This guy is crazy. Comes in with his Gestapo tactics and then when people have questions, he wants to shut down. When there are major changes at the most important position on the team, the media is going to ask questions. It won’t be long before he’s blown out anyway.

“…are you giving up on the 2013 season by going with the rookie? Have any veterans or team captains complained to you about the move? Did you bench Freeman now to ensure he didn’t win on Sunday and essentially prevent a bye-week benching? Are you trying to save your job for 2014 by getting enough production from Glennon by late December to create plausible hope for 2014?”

I remember the drama surrounding then Trent Dilfer. Scribes from the Tampa Tribune and St. Pete Times were doing their part to speculate and I am sure Steve Duemig were bragging about their collective connections and how this and that source was telling him the ‘DL’.

Afterall, this is all about the media and their continuous carping that drives coaches crazy. And by the way, it is not what the fans want but what they want fans to feel.

So speculation may be just that, speculation! There is no obligation for coaches, team spokesmen or anyone else to answer too.

It is my assertion that media are a bunch of bullies. From Trayvon Martin to Tiger Woods, it is just one big soap opera drama and I believe we all have better things to do with our times.

When a teams got talent elsewhere like the Bucs do, Im not typically one to favor tanking for a good draft pick but this situation to me screams that it’s exactly what would be best for them. They have no chance in that division. Tanking for a new Qb to compliment Martin, Jackson and company could pay off. Plus it could get Schiano, who seems to be nothing short of a bafoon, out of there as an added bonus.

Sometimes teams with some but not enough talent tanking works out (see 2011 colts and Andrew Luck), and at the same time teams with some but not enough talent playing their best results in continued records of at or below 500 records- resulting in continued mediocre draft picks, resulting in further mediocrity (see the Bills, the Browns and the Rams for the last several years with the exception of EJ Manuel- I do think he will, with time, develop into a good pro).

How does Dominik stay employed by firing Schiano? That would make him 0-2 for coaches, with none of his first draft class (in 2009) still on the roster and a blown attempt at drafting a franchise QB. When Schiano goes so does Dominik, he cannot keep his job with a winning percentage close to Matt Millen.

Okay, okay. I’ll answer the questions. I can’t believe you even have to ask. For example, are you giving up on the 2013 season by going with the rookie?No, at this point I feel like Mike gives us the best chance to win. Have any veterans or team captains complained to you about the move?I don’t discuss private conversations in the media. Did you bench Freeman now to ensure he didn’t win on Sunday and essentially prevent a bye-week benching?No, I feel like Mike gives us the best chance to win. Are you trying to save your job for 2014 by getting enough production from Glennon by late December to create plausible hope for 2014?I’m trying to do what’s best for the team, and right now, I feel like Mike gives us the best chance to win.

Was Carson Palmer pursued in the offseason, as Palmer claims? You’ll have to talk to the general manager about that. Why wasn’t Freeman traded in the offseason? You’ll have to talk to the general manager about that. Will he be traded now? I don’t know – that’s not my decision. Cut?I don’t know – that’s not my decision. There, that wasn’t so hard.

Schiano is by far the worst coach in ALLL of sports. And not because of him not answering questions. It’s like he is purposely trying to act like a child and it’s astonishing to me. I don’t like anything the guy does.

What’s hysterical is if he tried this “I’m done talking” nonsense in the NYC media market, there would be no less than 3 back-pages with a cartoon of Schiano either as a monkey with the hand over his mouth or a chicken with his head cut off (or any other assortment of barn animals the gifted NYC tabloid artists are capable of conjuring up)

That he can’t handle the TAMPA media market just goes to show you how in over his head he really is.

You would have to be delusional to think Mark Dominik had any authority and final say in hiring a head coach. Glazer’s children make these decisions. Inevitably, they will hang it over Dominik’s head, because they are blame shifters.

If you’re a head coach with a losing record and you don’t let the media have their way with you they will pick your bones clean. Tampa Bay sports reporters don’t like Schiano for his 7 minute presser rule and that he makes them wait for him.

I don’t get why this is so hard for PFT and some others to understand? Freeman has regressed not progressed over his career. He has lost 8 of the last 9 games he started…has more interceptions than any QB in the NFL since the begining of the 2011 season…his team is 0-3 so far this year and he is completing less than 50% of his passes…he also missed the team photo, was late for meetings, and lacks the leadership and instibcts of a top QB! That’s why he is no longer the starter in Tampa! There is no conspiracy going on here and the only drama seems to be the one you guys and the rest of the media are making from it! I wish Josh well in the rest of his career…Go Get Em’ Mr. Glennon! Let’s beat Arizona on Sunday!!!